What are the disadvantages of mediation?
Mediation poses a problem when one party withholds information. Unlike attorneys, mediators are not authorized to investigate the matter. However, mediators can contractually obligate each party to disclose information relevant to the case. Failure to do so could provide grounds for future litigation. Mediation also proves problematic when one party deliberately holds up the process. By the time it becomes clear that litigation is necessary, the disputants have already wasted time and money in mediation.